War Lily‘s self-titled album is a mixed bag of musical styles. What first drew me in left me wanting more & disappointed. There are hints of good prog but they are mired in bogs of imitation. Blue Earth is the first song and the opening is melodic & dark. A … Continue reading
I have a friend who is a multi-talented musician. He can shred on guitar, fly on keyboards, perform complex beats on drums, and he plays bass better than anyone I know. But when he sits in his state-of-the-art recording studio he records for other musicians, not for his own music. … Continue reading
hypo·static: (hp-sttk) adjective, definition 1 (Philosophy): of or pertaining to the substance, essence, or underlying reality. I’ve had Greylevel‘s Hypostatic Union on my desk for quite a few weeks now. Greylevel is a west coast band–Canadian west coast that is. This unique band began as a solo project for Derek … Continue reading